Local News for 26 January 2010

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Tributes paid to former Hillingdon mayor Jan 26 2010

A FORMER councillor and Mayor of Hillingdon, affectionately dubbed the "people's mayor", has died.Read

Why we should never forget the holocaust Jan 26 2010

Holocaust survivors will once again share their experiences as part of an annual memorial day.Read

De Burgh Arms lapdancing bid refused Jan 26 2010

A PUB'S bid to be converted to a lapdancing bar has been refused by a licensing committee.Read

'China Olympic squad want base in Uxbridge' Jan 26 2010

THE Chinese Olympic team are a gong strike away from making Uxbridge their base for the 2012 games.Read

Eastcote station 'improvements' draw criticism Jan 26 2010

PLANS to improve Eastcote Underground Station for commuters have been criticised by residents who insist the plans are "a recipe for disaster".Read

Police save BMX club from 'brink of ruin' Jan 26 2010

The Hawks BMX club has been rescued from possible ruin after its 33 stolen bikes were recovered.Read

Blocked drains leave Harlington roads swamped Jan 26 2010

BLOCKED drains in Harlington have become the latest problem for residents as they tackle the heavy downpours.Read

Leaders react to Hillingdon residents survey Jan 26 2010

AN INDEPENDENT survey of Hillingdon's residents has shown a favouring attitude to council services- although several aspects are not as positive as last year.Read

'Fake soap' company loses appeal Jan 26 2010

A COMPANY selling fake health products in Uxbridge fined a record amount by trading standards have have lost an appeal.Read

We owe Heathrow a debt of gratitude Jan 26 2010

WHEN the government was looking for a site for an airport to support business growth in the south of England, there were plenty of airports in the area they could have expanded, such as Northolt, Heston, Croydon.Read

Guilty driver has licence taken for killing biker Jan 26 2010

A MAN who killed a motorcyclist in a Christmas Eve accident has been sentenced to community service after admitting careless driving.Read

It's one big bus stop bust up! Jan 26 2010

A NEW north-south borough bus route could miss out Harefield entirely.Read

Kirsty sails through major illness Jan 26 2010

WEIGHT-LOSS is the last thing most cancer patients work on - but Kirsty Apthorp is no ordinary cancer patientRead

Long arm of the law reaches out for academy miscreants Jan 26 2010

A police officer will be based permanently at the Harefield Academy to deal with unruly pupils.Read

'Moving the GP surgery seems like a crazy idea' Jan 26 2010

A BUSY GP surgery may be moved across town under controversial plans from Hillingdon Primary Care Trust (PCT).Read

Not par for the course Jan 26 2010

GOLFERS pitched up in Uxbridge town centre to protest over the future of their course.Read

Oxbridge places beckon for Bishop Ramsey three Jan 26 2010

THREE Bishop Ramsey School pupils have high hopes of securing places at prestigious Oxbridge universities, having received conditional offers.Read

Pavement pedestrians run the puddle gauntlet Jan 26 2010

BLOCKED drains in Harlington force pedestrians to run the gauntlet after heavy downpours.Read

Praise for borough rules to nip 'garden grab' in the bud Jan 26 2010

CALLS to put an end to 'garden grabs' by developers have been answered by Hillingdon Council with its own rules.Read

Public to help make burglars, thieves and drug dealers pay up Jan 26 2010

RESIDENTS are being asked a tough question. How to ensure that crime does not pay?Read

School wins battle to stop terraced homes being built Jan 26 2010

PLANS to build terraced homes on a disused plot of land opposite Rickmansworth School were rejected by councillors last week.Read

Shopkeepers could learn from Atul Jan 26 2010

I JUST wanted to say what a privilege it is to go into Londis in Moorhall Road, Harefield.Read

Stamp of approval for postie Jim on his 50th Jan 26 2010

A POSTMAN celebrating his 50th birthday was given a first-class reception by residents while making his deliveries.Read

Toy libraries relieve child poverty Jan 26 2010

POVERTY legislation will create a new statutory responsibility on local authorities to develop a needs assessment to reduce child poverty within local authority areas.Read

Two housing developments in the balance Jan 26 2010

THE fate of plans for two large housing developments for Uxbridge Road were being decided as the Gazette went to press.Read

'Victorian' pupils put to work Jan 26 2010

THESE toiling children were made to graft hard in a Victorian-themed day.Read

Villagers find double fault with tennis academy plan Jan 26 2010

A SPORTS-LOVING businessman is hoping to serve up a private tennis academy in the village.Read

Firms rally to help quake victims Jan 26 2010

A TRAVEL group which organises Caribbean holidays organised a charity raffle to raise money for Haiti.Read

'Don't turn Lido into disneyland' Jan 26 2010

AMBITIOUS plans to give Ruislip Lido a £1.5million facelift could cause a rise in anti-social behaviour, neighbours fear.Read

Do not give up on copenhagen Jan 26 2010

WITH the Copenhagen climate change summit now a fast-fading memory, many are saying an ambitious deal is impossible and that we should all give up.Read

Dad takes TV opportunity at daughter's audition Jan 26 2010

A FATHER who went to support his daughter at a television audition may have grabbed the fame for himself.Read

Crossing could be a 'disaster' Jan 26 2010

PLANS designed to improve Eastcote Tube station have been criticised by residents who insist they are a recipe for disaster.Read

'College suspended me for saying knife' Jan 26 2010

A STUDENT is considering legal action against his college for being suspended after being overheard using the word 'knife'.Read

Chinese check out Brunel facilities for Olympic camp Jan 26 2010

THE Chinese Olympic team is a gong strike away from making Uxbridge its base for the 2012 games.Read

Cake marks 20 years of church co-operation Jan 26 2010

THE 20th anniversary of Churches Together in Uxbridge (CTU) was celebrated in style last weekend.Read

Bookie stacks the odds in its favour Jan 26 2010

BOOKMAKER Paddy Power has hedged its bets with an each way flutter on Station Road.Read

Giving lie to hair today, gone tomorrow Jan 26 2010

TRAINEE hairdressers at Uxbridge College gave vintage styling a modern twist in a showcase of their work.Read

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